Job Description
This position serves as the Emergency Management Planner and reports to the Deputy Director of Emergency Management. Work includes coordinating emergency plan development and maintenance; assisting with the development and distribution of emergency operation plans; and assisting with exercise design for Emergency Management. This position responds to actual emergency events either in the field or to the EOC ; develops and conducts public awareness activities throughout the community; provides input into the development and maintenance of the Emergency Management Departmental budget and all grants from State and Federal sources and is responsible for completion of special and ongoing programs within Emergency Management. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as 24/7 Duty Officer on a rotating basis with other OEM staff. Participates in all Emergency Operations Center activations with or without notice. Maintains a working knowledge of and ensures the reliability and readiness of all communications warning computer and audio/visual equipment in the EOC and alternate EOC ; tests all equipment periodically and arranges for repairs. Assists with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures/ Guidelines for the setup and operation of the EOC and alternate EOC . Always assists with maintenance of all associated PC hardware and software at an operational level. Meets with departments personnel and agencies for preparedness. Assists with planning and development of training programs for regular and volunteer personnel in the operation of the EOC and alternate EOC . Assists in the setup and operation of the EOC or alternate EOC including the coordination of personnel setup of equipment in the EOC and operation of all communications warning computer and audio/visual equipment in accordance with the EOP and SOPs/SOGs during EOC activation. Assists in the development preparation and maintenance of the Emergency Operations Plans for the City and contracted jurisdictions. Assists with the printing and distribution of the Emergency Operations Plan and Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for the City and contracted jurisdictions. Assists with advising those responsible for specific sections of the Emergency Operations Plan in development of their Emergency Support Functions. Assists with writing and maintenance of EOP ESFs. Coordinates with individuals at all levels of City government in addition to residents businesses and the public in order to draft complete update revise and sustain plans. Assists with delivering presentations to community groups and other individuals relating to planning initiatives. Attends training meetings and briefings throughout the region that pertain to planning efforts. Works on independent projects as assigned. Supports every area of the Office of Emergency Management mission including exercises outreach training and grants. Assist in the development of AfterAction Reports and Improvement Action Plans after exercises and contingency response. Facilitate or otherwise support After Action Reviews by leading AAR discussions or preparing AAR meeting materials. Assists with the maintenance of the Hazard Mitigation Program and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment at the direction of the Deputy Director of Emergency Management. Assists with the management and administration of grant funds. Assists with management and developing the budget for Emergency Management. Responds to actual emergency events either in the field or to EOC . Assists in the development of and conducts public awareness and emergency management presentations on preparedness to businesses and at public events. Assists with the development of and conducts training classes as required. Assists the CERT Coordinator with CERT activities.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is required to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. The employee must also walk balance climb stand sit hear crouch reach feel finger grasp speak see and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
Required Qualifications
Position requires a high school diploma and 2 years experience in an Emergency Management related field. Also a completion of command level NIMS / ICS courses (IS100; IS200; IS700; IS702; IS703; IS706; IS800; G300; & G400 and FEMA Professional Development Series PDS courses (IS120; IS230; IS235; IS240; IS241; IS242; and IS244 is required within one year of employment. Valid Texas Drivers License required. Certified Emergency Manager CEM through the International Association of Emergency Managers IAEM and Certified Texas Emergency Managers TEM through the Emergency Management Association of Texas EMAT credentials within three years of employment required. Required to live within 30 minutes of the EOC facility with residence located in Potter and Randall Counties. Must be able to pass a Texas Criminal Information Center TCIC /National Criminal Information Center NCIC background check; and must be able to obtain U.S. DOE security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred bachelors degree in emergency management Public Administration Business Administration or related field. Bilingual communication is preferred.